Tommerdahl leaves Purdue football to join Texas Tech's coaching staff

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Days before Purdue's spring practice is scheduled to start, Jeff Brohm has an opening on his coaching staff.

Tight ends and special teams coordinator Mark Tommerdahl is leaving for Texas Tech. Tommerdahl, who spent one season with the Boilermakers, was named the Red Raiders' associate head coach, special teams coordinator and assistant offensive line coach.

Brohm recently announced the hiring of Greg Brown as the program's cornerbacks coach Thursday. Brown replaced Derrick Jackson, who left to become the defensive coordinator at Northern Illinois.

The Boilermakers begin spring practice Monday.

Look for Brohm to hire a coach who can maximize the return game featuring receiver Rondale Moore.

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Special teams and tight ends coach Mark Tommerdahl with instructions for the tight ends before they run a drill during football practice Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Purdue.(Photo: John Terhune/Journal & Courier, )